Bold and black in color with maroon hues on the rim. Layered aromas of sunbaked plum, cassis, salty dried black olives, and licorice. The palate is full-bodied and generous with black tea, dried fruit flavors and layers of warm baking spice, sturdy tannin, and a lingering dry finish. A true winter warmer, this wine will age well for up to 8-10 years under ideal storage conditions.
The grapes were handpicked, and fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. The must underwent pump overs up to three times a day at the beginning of fermentation to assure good concentration. With the intense color and tannin of this variety, we tend to press before the end of fermentation to allow for a good balance without over extraction. The wine was matured for 24 months in specifically toasted French and American oak barrels, of which 40% were new French oak barrels. The barrel aging allows the tannins to polymerize and soften, before being racked, lightly filtered and finally bottled.
Winemaker: Anthony de Jager
Winemaker: Anthony de Jager
Fairview is a working farm, housing a collection of micro-businesses all sharing in a common goal – to craft artisanal and sustainable produce, with a focus on fine wine and cheese. Everything they do is driven by their philosophy of being honest, honoring their heritage and ensuring their ingenuity. Eager to explore a wider range of wines using grapes grown in optimal conditions, Charles Back abandoned the estate wine concept in the 1980s, choosing rather to “go where the terroir is”. Today, they are one of the few farms that proudly own all their own vineyards, with land in Paarl, Darling, Swartland and Stellenbosch.
